Code Quality

Code quality refers to the overall quality of software code, including its readability, maintainability, efficiency, and adherence to best practices. High-quality code is essential for long-term project success and team collaboration.

Quality Metrics

  • Reliability
  • Maintainability
  • Testability
  • Reusability
  • Security

Code Quality Tools

  • SonarQube
  • ESLint
  • PMD
  • CodeClimate
  • Checkstyle

Code Quality Example


// Poor Quality Code
function calc(a,b,t) {
    var r;
    if(t==1) r = a+b;
    if(t==2) r = a-b;
    if(t==3) r = a*b;
    if(t==4) {
        if(b!=0) r = a/b;
        else r = "error";
    }
    return r;
}

// High Quality Code
enum Operation {
    ADD = 1,
    SUBTRACT = 2,
    MULTIPLY = 3,
    DIVIDE = 4
}

function calculate(a: number, b: number, operation: Operation): number {
    switch (operation) {
        case Operation.ADD:
            return a + b;
        case Operation.SUBTRACT:
            return a - b;
        case Operation.MULTIPLY:
            return a * b;
        case Operation.DIVIDE:
            if (b === 0) {
                throw new Error('Division by zero');
            }
            return a / b;
        default:
            throw new Error('Invalid operation');
    }
}
            

Best Practices

  • Clear Naming Conventions
  • Consistent Formatting
  • DRY Principle
  • SOLID Principles
  • Proper Documentation

Code Smells

  • Duplicate Code
  • Long Methods
  • Large Classes
  • Complex Conditions
  • Dead Code

Common Issues

Quality Assurance Checklist

Resources

  • Style Guides
  • Code Analysis Tools
  • Design Patterns
  • Clean Code Principles